"By asking our clients thoughtful questions and getting to know them in depth, we’re often able to recommend strategies that will save them money. The more we understand how our clients work, the better able we are to provide them with outstanding service."

Mark S. Blood, CPA

PartnerDirector, Tax Services

mblood@teamdkb.com |
585.697.9304 |

A founding partner of DeJoy, Knauf & Blood, LLP, Mark offers his clients a rare combination: He is an excellent tax technician and an astute businessperson. He complements thorough tax knowledge with superb communication skills and common sense to bring superior value to his clients.

As director of DeJoy, Knauf & Blood’s Business Tax & Advisory Services practice, Mark oversees the overall operation of the firm’s tax practice and coordinates all client service matters. He specializes in the tax planning and compliance needs of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. He has provided merger and acquisition consultation, tax planning and compliance, consultation and business advisory services to clients in the manufacturing, distribution, health care, physician and professional services, retail, real estate, construction, hospitality, financial services and not-for-profit industries.

Mark has experience as a tax manager and head of the small business practice with the Rochester office of an international accounting firm. Previously, he worked at a local accounting firm in Utica, New York. Mark is a graduate of Utica College with a bachelor of science degree in accounting.

Mark is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A volunteer for community causes, Mark serves as a board member for the Rochester Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.

Mark resides in Webster, NY with his wife Joanne and they have two adult chidlren. In his free time Mark likes to golf, go on vacation with his family, and watch sports (especially the NY Giants, Syracuse basketball and the NY Yankees.)